Directed by David Michod (The King) and co-written with Mirrah Foulkes from a story by Katherine Fugate, Christy tells the story of groundbreaking and controversial boxer Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney).
The film also stars Ben Foster, Katy O'Brian and Merrit Wever.
Christy is in UK/ROI cinemas from November 28th.
Check out the trailer below.
The official synopsis reads:
Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small-town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination, and an unshakable desire to win, she charges into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager-turned-husband, Jim (Ben Foster).But while Christy flaunts a fiery persona in the ring, her toughest battles unfold outside it—confronting family, identity, and a relationship that just might become life-or-death. Based on remarkable true events, Christy Martin’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to reclaim one’s life.